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Gynecological Classic Prescription 'Si Wu Tang'

Gynecological Classic Prescription 'Si Wu Tang'

A traditional Chinese medicinal tonic of angelica, chuanxiong, white peony and rehmannia brewed with yellow wine, used for centuries to nourish the blood and support women's health.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Prepare angelica, chuanxiong, white peony, and cooked rehmannia, and rinse them slightly.

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    Soak the medicinal herbs (soak for more than half an hour).

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    Put the medicinal ingredients and water into the pot, then add 2 more bowls of water.

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    Pour half a bowl of yellow wine.

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    Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until only one bowl of water remains (about 25 minutes).

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    Pour out the medicine juice.

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    Reboil the dregs (one dose of medicine should be boiled twice to fully exert the medicinal properties of the herbs), that is: add 3 bowls of water to the remaining herbs (do not add any more yellow wine), cover with a lid, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until only one bowl of water remains (about 20 minutes).

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    Combine the medicine from the two times together.

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    Divide the medicinal juice into two portions, take once in the morning and once in the evening. It can be warmed before drinking, and a suitable amount of honey can be added for flavor.

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    Finished product image

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Angelica sinensis
    10g
  • Prepared Rehmannia
    10g
  • Chuanxiong
    10g
  • White Peony Root
    10g
  • Clear water
    to taste
  • Yellow wine
    1/2 bowl